ANIMATION

The Real-Life Inspirations Behind 8 Cartoon Characters

Find out about the real-world inspiration behind some of the most recognizable cartoon characters in TV and movies.

The Accidental Origins of ‘American Woman’

The song would not have been written if not for a broken string.

Rocko's Modern Life Is Returning As a TV Movie on Nickelodeon

The neurotic wallaby and his friends are returning as Nickelodeon continues to capitalize on '90s nostalgia.

11 Stupefying Facts About The Ren & Stimpy Show

Though the series was short-lived by today's standards, it helped usher in a new era for animation in the 1990s and still influences creators to this day.

17 Animated Facts About BoJack Horseman

'BoJack Horseman' surprised viewers and critics with its gradual dive into the depression of an anthropomorphic horse that used to be the star of a banal, early 1990s, TGIF-type sitcom.

Letter From Studio Ghibli Explains the Mysteries of Spirited Away

We finally know why Chihiro's parents turned into pigs.

The Animated Movie Brad Bird Couldn't Get Off the Ground

Bird's sci-fi noir was a little too edgy for executives.

12 TV Commercials You Might Not Realize Were Made by Pixar

Before there was ‘Toy Story,’ there was Tropicana.

12 Fun Facts About Scooby-Doo

Since 1969, a Great Dane dog named Scooby (full name Scoobert), his loyal human companion Shaggy, and three of their teenaged friends have been using a vehicle called the Mystery Machine to solve mysteries.

A Delightful Silent Film About Hand-Drawn Cartoons

The strenuous animation process becomes a charming journey in this 1919 short film.

15 Looney Facts About Tiny Toon Adventures

The students of Acme Looniversity moved on 20 years ago.

13 Fun Facts About Pinky and the Brain

They never did take over the world. But two genetically enhanced cartoon mice managed to get a spinoff, which premiered 20 years ago.

12 Twitterpated Facts About Bambi

6. Walt's own daughter protested the death of Bambi's mother.

A scene from the 1970 film Titanic S.O.S.

Watch the RMS Titanic Sink in Real Time

In “Titanic Sinks in Real Time,” the developers behind the upcoming video game "Titanic: Honor and Glory" have created an animation of the sinking of the Titanic, which plays in real time over the course of two hours and 40 minutes.